Lefranc Bourgeois Flashe Primary Colors Set 5-Piece

Lefranc Bourgeois Flashe Primary Colours Set of 5 – Intense matt vinyl paint

The Lefranc Bourgeois Flashe Primary Colours Set of 5 is a professional foundation set for artists, illustrators, designers and creative makers who appreciate intense colour and an exceptionally matt surface. It contains five 80 ml tubes in Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue Ocean, Ivory Black and Titanium White. Together, the three primary colours, black and white provide the essential palette needed to mix a broad spectrum of secondary colours, subtle tints, darker tones and balanced neutrals.

Flashe differs from conventional acrylic and oil colour because its binder consists of vinyl resin in emulsion. Introduced by Lefranc Bourgeois in 1954, it was initially developed for painting theatrical and opera scenery, where strong coverage, bright colours and a non-reflective surface were especially valuable. It was subsequently adopted by fine artists, illustrators and designers attracted to its combination of permanence, flexibility and a distinctive velvety appearance.

The high pigment concentration gives Flashe excellent colouring strength and reliable coverage, even when it is applied in a relatively thin layer. It dries to a smooth, uniform and exceptionally matt finish without the plastic-looking sheen sometimes associated with conventional acrylic colour. Applied with the appropriate technique, it produces flat passages with minimal visible brush marks. There is also very little colour shift between the wet and dry stages, making it easier to judge relationships between colours while painting.

Flashe can be thinned with water to suit different working methods. Straight from the tube, it is ideal for opaque shapes, graphic compositions, murals, illustrations and underpainting. Adding water creates more transparent layers and watercolour-like washes. Because of its powerful pigmentation, the colour can remain bright even when considerably diluted. Once completely dry, the resulting paint film is permanent and water resistant.

This versatile vinyl paint adheres to numerous materials, including canvas, paper, board, wood, plaster, stone, glass, metal, plastic and leather. Surfaces should always be clean, dry and free from grease. Testing a small area is recommended on unusually smooth, highly flexible or frequently handled objects. Like acrylic paint, water-based Flashe should not be applied over oil paint or an oil-primed surface.

The non-reflective matt finish makes Flashe particularly useful for artwork that will subsequently be photographed or scanned. Flat colour areas can be digitally captured with fewer distracting reflections, which is valuable for illustrators, graphic artists and designers preparing physical work for digital reproduction.

Containing 400 ml of paint in total, this primary set offers an excellent introduction to the distinctive qualities of Flashe. It is equally suitable for experienced artists looking for a compact mixing palette and creative makers who want to explore a professional alternative to traditional acrylic or gouache.

2. Benefits

• Five essential and versatile mixing colours
• Three primary colours plus black and white
• Five practical 80 ml tubes
• Total paint volume of 400 ml
• Professional water-based vinyl emulsion paint
• High pigment concentration and tinting strength
• Excellent coverage, even in thin applications
• Exceptionally matt, velvety finish
• Dries evenly with minimal visible brush marks
• Very little colour shift from wet to dry
• Dilutes with water for transparent washes
• Permanent and water resistant when dry
• Adheres to a wide range of surfaces
• Non-reflective finish is ideal for photography and scanning
• Suitable for illustration, painting and graphic artwork

3. Specifications and important details

• Product name: Lefranc Bourgeois Flashe Primary Colours Set of 5
• Product number: 301994
• Brand: Lefranc Bourgeois
• Range: Flashe
• Paint type: vinyl emulsion paint
• Binder: vinyl resin in emulsion
• Base: water based
• Quality: extra-fine/professional
• Number of tubes: 5
• Volume per tube: 80 ml
• Total volume: 400 ml
• Colours: Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue Ocean, Ivory Black and Titanium White
• Finish: exceptionally matt and non-reflective
• Thinner: water
• Once dry: permanent and water resistant
• Uses: painting, illustration, decoration, underpainting and mixed media
• Surfaces: canvas, paper, board, wood, plaster, stone, glass, metal, plastic and leather
• Cleaning: clean tools with water immediately after use
• Important: do not apply over oil paint or oil-primed surfaces